The Two-Year Deadline for Avoidance Actions May Be Extended, Judge Baer Says

Quick Take Only one circuit court has opined on the ability of a bankruptcy court under Rule 9006(b) to extend the deadline for filing avoidance actions.
8th Circuit Oct 17, 2025

BAP Decision Highlights Procedural Questions Surrounding ‘Personal Injury Tort’ Claims

Quick Take Even under a narrow test requiring bodily injury, a domestic abuse claim is a ‘personal injury tort claim,’ BAP says.
Supreme Court Oct 20, 2025

Cert. Granted on a Circuit Split About Judicial Estoppel for Undisclosed Claims

Quick Take Amicus briefs are needed so the Supreme Court sees the big picture and understands that creditors can suffer if judicial estoppel is applied indiscriminately.